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Charlie Shrem Arrest is Latest Chapter in Silk Road Story

Check out CoinDesk's Silk Road timeline.

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Derivatives, Futures and Protecting Against Bitcoin's Risks

As bitcoin's value continues to fluctuate, how will investors reduce risk exposure to the currency's volatility?

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The Implications of Bitcoin: Money Without Government

Investing in bitcoin companies is fraught with contradictions, so it's imperative to remain astute about the political landscape.

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Marc Andreessen Explains Why 2014 Will be the Year of Bitcoin

The co-founder of venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz sees enormous potential in digital currencies like bitcoin.

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Humint Hopes to Custom-Build Altcoins for Brands

Could company-branded altcoins be on the horizon? Humint thinks so.

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The Economics of Trust: Bob Geldof, Aid and Remittance

Bob Geldof has claimed bitcoin 'won't work', here's why he's wrong.

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Marijuana in Colorado Faces Same Legal Obstacles as Bitcoin

US Federal law has made banking institutions and credit card companies wary of handling marijuana purchases.

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Could Bitcoin Surpass Google's $384 Billion Market Cap?

Just how big a financial opportunity is bitcoin? Recently, Wall Street has been starting to ask that very question.

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How Bitcoin Makes Transactions Cheaper

CoinDesk investor John Henderson discusses how looking for a way around electronic transaction fees got him interested in bitcoin.

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Could Bitcoin Transform America's Political Fundraising?

Political figures may yet promote the ethos of bitcoin, as the currency is an intriguing resource for campaign fundraising.

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